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Ref: NP388-497
Job description / Role
The successful candidate will be mid-level and work alongside the head of legal to assist and/or lead as instructed on addressing and managing all IP needs of the business, general commercial matters, corporate governance and compliance and other ad hoc legal matters from time to time relevant to the company and its subsidiaries. These Matters:
* May derive from deals and due diligence exercise involving acquisitions or VC deals but also day to day matters for existing companies;
* These Matters will also include standard KYC and certification.
The successful candidate must be a tech/IP lawyer but equally adept and willing to manage a diverse portfolio and varying workstreams. He/she will be responsible for the following:
* Drafting, negotiating, interpreting and advising on IP related agreements such as licensing agreements, assignments, technology transfers and NDAs.
* Pro-active management of an international trade mark portfolio.
* Evaluating inventions, particular regarding software, to determine patentability.
* Protecting and securing ownership of copyright and other IP rights with employees and third parties.
* General commercial work with an IP focus including sale and purchase of goods and services, consultancy agreements, software licensing and software development agreements and other IP/IT related commercial agreements.
* Develop and manage legal policies and advise on regulatory changes that impact the company and its subsidiaries.
* Manage all registrations, licensings, filings and maintenance of appropriate records.
* Provide commercial/IP support on acquisitions, joint ventures and or other corporate agreements.
* Assist in the drafting, negotiation, review and execution of commercial agreements.
* Source, manage and evaluate external legal counsel on provision of services including litigation and specific technical, geographical, linguistic, country specific and subject matter specific assistance.
* Conduct research into legal issues as needed.
* Lead on IP/commercial litigation.
Requirements
Qualifications:
* Qualified lawyer in private practice or as a legal counsel in business environment with 4-5 years PQE
* Knowledge and experience dealing with legal issues relating to technology sector, particularly software.
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of commercial/IP law and procedures
IP lawyer
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
About the Company
Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.
Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.